Lizard Island: Australian Eco Tours certified by Ecotourism Australia

Lizard Island is one of Australia's most remote and breathtaking locations and boasts amazing natural wonders all year round.

The Creation of Lizard IslandLizard Island is made up of Granite rock which formed deep below the earth’s surface about 300 million years ago. Slow cooling underground caused the molten rock to solidify, exposing the granite hills and beautiful island paradise you see today.

Lizard Island National ParkIts beauty and wilderness are distinctive, and Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, while its surrounding water was declared a Marine Park in 1974. Experience the natural island wonders on a guided interpretive walk or view our marine and terrestrial presentations, scheduled throughout the week, with our naturalist.

Learn more about this fascinating reef and island environment, and the unique creatures that call it home.

Lizard Island Research StationThe secrets and mysteries of the island are unveiled at the Lizard Island Research Station. A facilitiy of the Australian Museum, the research station is dedicated to supporting the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the Great Barrier Reef.

Tours to the research station are conducted three times a week and available for all Lizard Island guests – please enquire upon booking.

The Eco Certification ProgramLizard Island is ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia. The ECO Certification Program identifies genuine nature and ecotourism operators. The program assures travellers that products are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices, providing high quality nature-based tourism experiences.Walks and Nature TrailsWe invite you to join us for a guided interpretive walk to experience the nature, flora and fauna on the island.

Nature Slide PresentationsThroughout the week, slide presentations with our naturalist are scheduled. The presentations cover topics covering marine and terrestrial information. Learn more about this fascinating reef and island environment, and the unique creatures that call it home.

Lizard Island Nature CalendarView the Lizard Island nature calendar below so that you will be sure not to miss out on your most treasured natural wonder, and experience truly unique ecotourism.

January

The Amphibious month.

Green Tree Frogs dominate the nocturnal sound show as they come out to breed.

The Black Flying Fox camps are at their largest, providing spectacular flight scenes at dusk.

Monitor Lizard activity is high, they can be seen digging nesting tunnels around the island.

February

Black-Naped Terns begin nesting.

Terns swarming around Osprey Island prey on the summer fish stocks.

The Melaleuca Forests flood and mangrove swamps are rich with juvenile fish life.

Constellation of Orion dominates the early night sky.

March

Crested Terns begin nesting.

Pheasant Coucal birds can be seen changing to their darker plumage.

Sacred Kingfishers are often sighted around the island.

April

Migratory birds, such as the Lesser Golden Plover, begin to show their breeding plumage before the migration to the northern latitudes.

Bar Shouldered Doves begin nesting.

Southern Cross constellation can be seen rising early in the night sky.

May

Green Sea Turtles can be spotted feeding along the beaches at low tide.